November 22, 1940: Criminal Profiles and Melodious Memories with Lewis Lawes and Deems Taylor

In this November 22, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman welcomes the notable guests Lewis Lawes, famed warden of Sing Sing Prison and author of Meet the Murderer, and composer Deems Taylor, known for his musical work on Fantasia. Regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran join them as the panel takes on questions ranging from legendary criminal profiles to famous song lyrics and fairy tale prices.Warden Lawes provides insight into criminology theories, while Taylor’s musical knowledge shines in identifying nursery rhymes and operatic melodies. With topics that explore literary characters and historic escapes, this episode is rich in humor and intellect. Tune in to test your trivia knowledge alongside the experts on this fascinating evening with Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.